Podcast – TeamRCIA

Podcast – TeamRCIA


Latest Episodes

Episode 101: An adult Christ at Christmas
December 06, 2014

In today’s episode Nick and Diana will talk about an adult Christ at Christmas. And the “Did you know?” segment covers an interesting point about the Rite of Sending Finally, we answer a question about where the baptized candidate should …

Episode 100: Ten reasons first time visitors don’t return
November 23, 2014

In this episode, you will learn the top ten ways churches discourage first time visitors from returning. And in the “Did you know?” Nick and Diana discuss what the National Statutes on the Catechumenate have to say about a one-year … Continue re

Episode 99: Are you doing too much in the RCIA?
November 16, 2014

Listen to find out if you might be overdoing it with your RCIA ministry. And the “Did you know?” segment covers something that is not in the RCIA — but some people think it is. Finally, we answer a question … Continue reading →

Episode 98: Honoring the baptized candidates
November 05, 2014

In this episode, Nick and Diana discuss Fr. Paul Turner’s keynote presentation from the recent Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions meeting regarding how we honor baptisms of other Christian’s denominations. Our “Did you know?” se

Episode 97: Is the RCIA catechesis or ritual?
October 30, 2014

In this episode, Nick and Diana discuss Fr. Paul Turner’s keynote presentation from the recent Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions meeting. And in the “Did you know?” segment, we look at paragraph 76 in the RCIA. Also, we answer a &#82

Episode 96: Adaptation makes the RCIA rites stronger
October 23, 2014

Listen to our conversation about what Fr. Paul Turner said recently about adapting the rites of the RCIA. “Did you know” that there are two introductions in the RCIA? Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener question about sponsors — … C

Episode 95: The three levels of catechesis every RCIA team must know
October 17, 2014

In this episode, we explore the different levels for formation your team needs to be aware of. And in the “Did you know?” segment, we’re going to look at a key element of the Rite of Welcome. Also, Nick and … Continue reading →

Episode 94: An onsite report about the FDLC consultation
October 09, 2014

In this special podcast, Nick and Diana meet with TeamRCIA member Rita Burns Senseman to discuss the recent consultation on the National Statutes for the Catechumenate.     Listen to these additional podcasts:    

Episode 93: Baptized into the priesthood of Christ
October 02, 2014

In this episode, we talk about how baptism incorporates us into the priesthood of Christ. And “Did you know?” that there is an anointing after baptism that is different than confirmation? Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener question, “Can &#8

Episode 92: National Statutes for the Catechumenate
September 24, 2014

In this episode, we review some key passages in the National Statutes for the Catechumenate. And in the “Did you know?” segment, we discuss blessings you can pray over the catechumens. Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener question about … Cont